Question about incision scar

[christinah 14]

Is it normal that my incision is raised? Like is it gonna turn into a scar and just be raised forever?

Surgery was just Monday 9/19

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[Daisee68 2,493]

Yes it is normal right now. It isn't a scar yet. It will get better. Once it is completely healed (i.e. scab has fallen off), you can use some sort of scar cream or even just Aquaphor will help. But at almost 16 months post-op, I cannot even tell you where mine are.

[Browneyedgirl41 176]

I had my surgery on 9/6 and have 5 incisions (I also had a hiatal hernia repaired). Several of my scars are raised a bit but I tend to develop keloids on scars anyway so I was expecting it. It's usually a genetic thing.

I'm going to start using mederma soon to hopefully decrease the look of the scar.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

@@christinah, maybe, maybe not. It remains to be seen. As @@Browneyedgirl41 indicated, some people get raised scars and others don't. Keep in mind that no all raised scars are the same. My lapband port incision healed to a raised scar. I suppose it's considered slightly raised, but it is reddish.

Do yourself a favor and don't overworry. Vanity is one thing, but don't make yourself miserable. Given the choice between a raised scar and obesity, which is less problematic?

You'll still be lovable and someone will be happy and honored to kiss your scar. Your elbow, too.

[luvriden 18]

Tes, true I'm 2 weeks out mine r raised and scabs coming off so I started today w cream. I suggest Vitamin E oil works great..

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[Browneyedgirl41 176]

@@christinah, maybe, maybe not. It remains to be seen. As @@Browneyedgirl41 indicated, some people get raised scars and others don't. Keep in mind that no all raised scars are the same. My lapband port incision healed to a raised scar. I suppose it's considered slightly raised, but it is reddish.

Do yourself a favor and don't overworry. Vanity is one thing, but don't make yourself miserable. Given the choice between a raised scar and obesity, which is less problematic?

You'll still be lovable and someone will be happy and honored to kiss your scar. Your elbow, too.

Exactly. I don't plan on entering the Hawaiian Tropic bikini contest! When I was younger, the scars would have bothered me more, but now? At 41? Not so much, and they are really quite small. I can't wait until when I can wear an elegant one piece bathing suit without a grandma skirt and a hip hugging sarong like I used to.

[byebyefat 262]

I was sleeved a year ago and 4 out of 5 of mine were raised , ugly and one was even oozing but a year later , you barely can see them and after my Tummy Tuck pretty sure they will be removed with procedure , best wishes

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

@@Browneyedgirl41, git yerself into that bikini, girl! You won't even have to enter a contest to wipe the rest of them out.

[Browneyedgirl41 176]

@@Browneyedgirl41, git yerself into that bikini, girl! You won't even have to enter a contest to wipe the rest of them out.

You know. You're right! I'll do it AFTER my Tummy Tuck, though. I forgot that I am going to have one once I reach my goal weight. I used to look great in a bikini. They were all I wore when I was much younger.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

@@Browneyedgirl41, you're still young. All you'll ever have to do is wear the bathing suit that makes you feel like a righteous babe. You hear that, @@christinah ?

Listen up all of you. A scar is not a sin. It's not the mark of Cain. It's not even the mark of Zorro. It's not a crime against humanity. If you're insisting on being unattractive or insecure or any other in- or un-, find another way. Our bariatric scars are marks of our own power.

Edited September 25, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch